NONPROFIT AUCTION SOFTWARE

Engage guests, reduce stress, and raise more with Handbid

Elevate your fundraising events with easy-to-use mobile silent auction software created by nonprofit fundraisers.

Expand access by letting supporters bid from their phones, virtually or in person
Use push notifications and live updates to spur bidding wars—resulting in more revenue
Expand your fundraising opportunities with paddle raises, Text2Give, & more

Create beautifully branded auction event sites in minutes

Make bidding easier than ever for your guests

Handle check-in, check-out, and payments from one app

Thousands of event and auction managers use Handbid each month and raised over XYZ

465 success auctions
$1B transactions
123 years of experience
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Make every bid an exceptional experience for your audience.

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Soar past your fundraising goals with top silent auction software

“Handbid streamlined our check-in process, completely eliminating the long lines our guests experienced

with our previous platform. With Handbid, there was never a line. Additionally, we raised significantly more than we did before. We are extremely satisfied with both the product and the service Handbid provides.”

- Scott Dishong

CEO Make-a-Wish Colorado

Make bidding fun, no matter where guests are

Online

  • Real-time bidding with outbid alerts and event updates
  • Striking auction catalogs with essential bidder info
  • Livestreams of in-person activities via app or website
  • Flexible auction durations with customizable timings

Whether they’re at home, on the go, or out of state, any supporter can join your auction virtually and get in on all the action with unique features.

In-Person

  • Tap-to-bid simplicity for favorite items
  • Instant outbid alerts to keep bidders excited to win
  • Fun tools like leaderboards, thermometers, and countdowns
  • Fast check-out: 90% of payments done in-app within a minute
  • Paddle raises with all the energy, minus the hassle

Ditch the paper bid sheets and give bidders the fast-paced, lively auction experience they want. Your in-person guests can enjoy unique features.

Plan your fundraiser like a pro.

Simplify your planning with our free Fundraising Event Budget Template.

Why over 7,000 auction planners choose Handbid

Handbid isn’t just another nonprofit auction software—it’s a comprehensive, mobile-first solution built by fundraisers, for fundraisers.

Our team of former nonprofit leaders created Handbid because they saw the need for it firsthand. We understand the frustration that comes with paper bidding sheets, confused guests, and hour-long check-out lines, so we created an app to solve all these problems and more. Our silent auction software has all the features you need to keep guests happy and bidding, whether you host in-person, hybrid, live, or virtual auctions to support your cause.Since 2015, we’ve helped over 10,000 auction and event managers raise over $1 billion for their causes. Through a combination of fundraising and event expertise, future-focused thinking, and best-in-class auction software, we help nonprofits make their dreams a reality.

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Start raising more with the nonprofit auction software you deserve

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